LGBT

The next phase of the Equality Matters campaign was launched in February, with new materials and resources to equip members to stand against discrimination in the workplace Delegates at FBU conference 2023 voted for a UK-wide campaign to fight for equality in the fire and rescue service, after...

It seems clear that trans rights are being used as a political football says FBU LGBT+ national secretary Pat Carberry Many will recognise the increase in profile that the issue of trans equality has received in recent years. The 2001 census revealed that around 262,000 people in the UK said their...

Discrimination, harassment and abuse are a threat to health and safety, just like contaminants and unsafe working practices, says FBU vice-president and AGS elect Ben Selby Being a trade unionist is about knowing whose side you are on. When pay and jobs are cut by the government, we fight for better...

1. What made you want to become a rep? As a child my family lived through the pit strikes in the 1980s. During my working life I have always been part of a union. The FBU gave me an opportunity to use my voice and fight for equality and justice for our members. 2. What is your proudest moment as a...

More than 30 union members from all around the UK attended the FBU LGBT+ school in Brighton. Graeme Hopkins reports For some, it was a good chance to catch up with old friends after a gap of two years due to Covid and for others, including myself, this was their first school. The three-day education...